Mastrex launches $185,000 MX300 metal 3D printer with 300x300x350 mm build volume and dual 500W lasers

Mastrex, a US-based additive manufacturing company, has launched the MX300 metal 3D printing system, priced at $185,000. The system offers a build volume of 300 x 300 x 350 mm with dual 500W lasers, supporting materials including titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, cobalt-chrome, and Inconel. Co-founder Ilay Fridland stated the MX300 aims to bridge prototyping and full-scale production for markets such as aerospace, defense, and medical. Manufacturing service provider Solomon MFG is among the first adopters.

The MX300 enters a crowded metal LPBF segment where price-performance ratios are under increasing pressure from both established Western OEMs and aggressive Chinese entrants. At $185,000, Mastrex positions the system as a cost-effective entry point for job shops and vertically integrated manufacturers who require production-grade metal AM without the capital commitment of larger platforms. The US assembly and testing explicitly targets defense buyers navigating NDAA-driven domestic sourcing preferences, while the dual-laser configuration and 300mm build volume align with typical aerospace and medical part sizes. With this launch, Mastrex directly competes with mid-range LPBF systems from EOS, 3D Systems, and emerging Chinese manufacturers, but differentiates through US manufacturing and a price point that undercuts many comparable offerings. This launch reflects the broader shift in metal AM from machine theater to repeatable factory infrastructure, where reliable process control and material qualification outweigh raw specifications.

For Mastrex, the immediate challenge is converting early adoption into sustained repeat orders through demonstrated part consistency and responsive service. Solomon MFG’s endorsement suggests a valid market pull for accessible metal AM in traditional machine shops, but Mastrex must deliver the support ecosystem—powder handling, post-processing workflow, and qualification documentation—that makes the MX300 a production tool rather than a prototyping demo. Buyers should evaluate the system’s throughput, material range, and field service record before committing.